OXFAM Scotland’s two shops in Troon have issued an urgent appeal for volunteers.

The shops on Church Street and Academy Street have recently struggled to find enough helpers to make the most of the donations handed in by the local community. 

The Church Street shop opened in 1972, making it the oldest Oxfam shop in Scotland.

Shop manager, Gillian Nelson, said: “The local community in Troon is always incredibly generous with their donations – we’ve had everything from brand new Calvin Klein handbags to vintage tea sets handed in. 

“What we need now is volunteers who can help us make the most of what we’ve been given, so we can raise as much money for Oxfam’s anti-poverty and humanitarian work as possible.”

Volunteers are asked to give as little as four hours a week of their time and can take up a range of vital roles, from serving customers to sorting donations and arranging window displays.

Head of Oxfam Scotland Jamie Livingstone recently gave a shift at the Church Street shop and is encouraging locals to do the same.  

He said: “Everyone who volunteers at Oxfam joins a powerful movement united by one goal – an end to poverty and suffering.  

“We’ve all got the power to help change the world and everyone who volunteers in our shops is doing their bit, in their own way, to help create a fairer future for everyone.”